52 13 020 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame on left or right front seat

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WARNING: Injury hazard!
The seat frame has very sharp edges that can cause injuries from cuts.
Exercise extreme caution and wear hand protection as required when carrying out any repair work in the area of the seat frame.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage on sharp-edged seat mechanism.
Guide all cables carefully through seat and backrest mechanism.
Make sure cable is routed without kinks and tension.
Make sure plug connections are correctly locked.
Make sure connectors are correctly seated in detents.

IMPORTANT:

Microencapsulated screws must be coated with Loctite if they are to be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 min. (start of harden)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use

Preliminary work needed:

Removal:

Use of the universal seat mount is recommended for carrying out professional repairs.

Fig 1: Front Seat

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Equipment specification with Isofix:

Drill out rivet (1).

Take off holder (2).

Remove remnants of rivets.

Fig 2: Rivet And Holder

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Shift the backrest into an upright position.

Release left and right screws (4).

Completely remove the backrest (5) to the top.

If necessary, feed out cable and set aside rear seat backrest.

Fig 3: Removing Backrest To Top

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Replacement:

Drill out rivet (1) and remount holder (2).

Remount connector housing (3).

Part: Replace rivet (1).

Fig 4: Locating Connector Housing

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Installation:

Install rear seat backrest (5).

If necessary, feed in cable.

Tighten screws (4) on left and right.

Tightening torque 52 10 2AZ .

Fig 5: Removing Backrest To Top

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Equipment specification with Isofix:

Attach holder (2) using the rivets (1).

Fig 6: Rivet And Holder

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